Combination axonometrics

Porous and abtract symbolism

This model has effectively shared common block to unify the two ideas while creating a single cohesive monument. The positioning of these blocks has created another space which acts as a middle ground that bridges the gap between the two ideas.. Kisho Kurokawa’s abstract symbolism has been slightly altered so that the two monuments could share a common block. In this arrangement the model reflects its core ideas of variations of symbols, and enforces it in the middle space through which all its features can be viewed. Steven Holl’s porous structure remains contained however the junction between the two monuments enforces its core idea of penetration and negative spaces. Again the negative space between the two monuments allows the viewer transitional space so that the two monuments can be studied separately and together. 

Dynamic architecture and phenomenology

This combination allows both architects’ ideas to be apparent while combining effectively to form a single monument. Kisho Kurokawa’s dynamic architecture has been flipped and scaled to reflect its ability to move based on its required function. Steven Holl’s phenomenology has been positioned so that it shares a wall (block) thus creating new ideas that change as the viewer passes through the monument. 

Flexibility of space and symbiosis

This combination of blocks coherently works together while still enabling a viewer to comprehend their individual ideas. Kisho Kurokawa’s idea of symbiosis is still reflected in this arrangement. Steven Holl’s flexibility of space acts as a “hinge door” at the entrance to Kisho Kurokawa’s symbiosis. This enforces the idea of flexibility and the ability of architecture to move with required function. The more defined entrance now created by Steven Holl’s flexibility of space further enforces the ideas of in and out in the larger sense of symbiosis.